Internet Services

ALSO CALLED:
Internet Access Services,
Internet Content Services,
Online Services,
Web-based ServicesDEFINITION: Two-tiered Internet refers to proposed changes in Internet architecture that would give priority to the traffic of those who have paid for premium service. Inherent in the model is the possibility for discrimination between different types of content and services. For example, high speed ISPs might favor classified listings from corporate partners instead of other, unaffiliated partners. The two-tiered
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WHITE PAPER:
This helpful guide explains how the effective implementation of SSL certificates is critical to protecting your customers, earning their trust, and ensuring your success when it comes to conducting business online.

PRESENTATION:
Graham Benson, IT Director at M and M Direct, reveals the impact e-commerce and rise of the internet has had on business in this presentation, given to Computer Weekly's 500 Club for IT leaders.

WHITE PAPER:
Access to Web content in the workplace such - as social networking, streaming media and more - has become an increasing issue. This resource explores the risks and challenges of personal Web use as well as presents a business case for enabling appropriate use. View now to uncover key strategies that will help you protect your business.

WHITE PAPER:
Mobile operators today have the distinct ability to become service innovators and drive profitability with the advent of Mobile Internet 3.0. Learn how you can expand your data revenue base in this resource.

WHITE PAPER:
The purpose of this white paper is to provide enterprises with guidance, based on a three- to five-year outlook, on how IPv6 should be included in their network design, planning, and operations starting today. The intended audience is enterprise network administrators.

DATA SHEET:
In order to ensure business continuity and future growth, all organizations need to carefully plan for coexistence between IPv4 and IPv6. A combination of both native IPv4 and IPv6, better known as dual stack, is the recommended coexistence strategy for enterprise networks. Continue reading to learn more.

PODCAST:
With available IP addresses disappearing, the standard that supports most network traffic is coming to the end of its useful life. Listen to this podcast to learn how IPv6 provides both the space and security for your network servers.

CASE STUDY:
KPN was looking to add features such as database support, automated scripting, and applications to their shared hosting environment. Learn how KPN came to select Parallels Automation to provide distributed architecture

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT:
Consumers today tend to use a wide variety of communications devices and are expecting to get video content delivery to any screen. This presentation transcript discusses a new multi-screen solution and how it can support these market needs.

WHITE PAPER:
Until very recently, customer volume for data services was so low that service providers couldn't justify investment in robust, end-to-end service assurance solutions for mobile data services. Now, with the volume of data services on mobile networks growing, the business case for such an investment is clear. Read on to learn more.

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The survey represents a close look into the issues, drivers, challenges, imperatives and best practices in maintaining system uptime in the midst of exploding demand for increased data performance and storage.

INTERNET SERVICES DEFINITION (continued): Internet is already being implemented on a small scale by some Internet service providers (ISPs). The proposed changes conflict with one of the fundamental concepts of the Internet, network neutrality. In a neutral model, traffic is traffic: no preference is given on the basis of source or content. The inherent democratic nature of net neutrality has enabled the Internet to develop as it has, toward the increasingly user-defined model that is sometimes referred to as Web 2.0.At a recent conference on the future development of the Web, Tim Berners-Lee spoke out against the two-tiered model: "What's Internet Services definition sponsored by SearchNetworking.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary

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